Primary “Activity Days” and “Cub Scout” Discovery hourChildren love to learn about the world they live in as well as the family they belong to. We are providing activities and exercises that will provide some helpful ways to help teach your children all about their current and extended family. Children can also work on their Faith in God program requirements as well as Cub Scout Requirements: Tuesdays & Wednesdays (all month) – Call for Reservations (801-690-2296)

Youth Discovery NightsSchedule a Tuesday or Wednesday evening for your youth to become excited about family history. Choose one of the activities we offer to accomplish your purposes in family history or bring your own. Call for a description of the activities and to schedule your group: 801-690-2296. LDS accounts needed for each attendee. Groups of 20 or less, please. Also Youth Family Tree Classes, Indexing, Duty to God & Personal Progress Activities“Youth Conference Activities”; Please Schedule by calling 801-690-2296

Orientation for new Priesthood leaders on Family History work in the ward or stake. Every 3rd Wednesday - 7:00 pm

Family History Consultant Staff and Ward Consultant In-service Training

Held every month on a variety of subjects related to the Family History Consultants role of helping members discover their families: every 3rd Thursday - 7:00 pm in the Layton Valley View Stake Relief Society room.

Priesthood and Relief Society Workshops & other Ward Groups

Specialized workshops planned by Priesthood and Auxliary leaders to fit the specific needs of their quorum or group. These can be taught by the staff at the Family History Center, the ward leaders or Ward Family History Consultants: Can be scheduled on any day of the week except Monday evening, please Schedule by calling 801-690-2296

*** When you come to class bring your thumb drive & have an LDS account with username & password.

*** If you have your own laptop computer you are invited to bring it to the classes.

Primary Leader Workshop: Contact the Family History Center and ask for Anitta Muhlstein to schedule

Group Visits

Please contact Dennis Carlson @ 801-690-2296 to arrange a group visit. We recommend that you bring your laptops to use if a large group.

Center Resources

Collections

FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

Extended Loan Microfilm and Microfiche

International Genealogical Index (IGI)

Microfiche Reference Collection, Part I and II (200 most used reference sources)

Utah Census from 1850-1920 for Davis and nearby counties

Books

Pioneer Land Rosters

Pioneer Ship Rosters

Rhode Island Vital Records, Vol. 3-13

Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Vol. 1-20

Databases and Software

FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including:

Volunteer at the Center

Family History Center Staff

Staff is needed during the hours the center is open. Volunteers should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful but training will be provided.